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Polk County Standard Journal: Sheriff Johnny Moats: Thank you citizens for your trust

Johnny lives in Cedartown with his wife, Yvonne, have two children.

Johnny was previously a security guard at Georgia Power.

Johnny Moats currently serves as the Polk County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2012 and is seeking a fourth term.

As of March 19, 2024, Johnny Moats did not have a website or any information online.

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Johnny Moats

Johnny graduated from Cedartown High School. Johnny and his wife Yvonne have two children. 

Before joining the Polk County Sheriffs office, Johnny was a security guard at Georgia Power. 

Johnny Moats is serving his third term as the Sheriff at Polk County Georgia Sheriff’s Office, starting in 2012. 

As of March 19, 2024, Johnny Moats did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The County Sheriff is an elected official who acts as the chief law enforcement officer in their county. They are tasked with operating the county jails, keeping courtrooms secure during trials, and keeping the public safe through proper law enforcement. Each Sheriff's Office in Georgia may look a little different in how they hire and run their teams, but all County Sheriffs have the same duties. These duties include the following:

- Operating the county jail
- Providing court security
- Serving civil papers
- Executing arrest warrants
- Providing primary law enforcement within unincorporated areas of the county
- Working with city law enforcement officers to keep municipalities safe

The County Sheriff and their office are unique to other law enforcement agencies in that it has to answer to the people it serves. Historically, a turnover in the Sheriff’s office will likely result in noticeable change within the office, so voting for this office is a very effective way to vote approval or disapproval for how county law enforcement is conducted.

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